ASHLAND DAY Come celebrate the Town of Ashland at Stone Park from 9 - 4 on September 21 with music, food, vendors, community groups and games for young and old. Visit the Energize Ashland tent, find out about home energy improvements and the Energize platform, and learn about plastics, reusables and compostables.
Ashland is working with HEET to educate residents on Networked Geothermal and how it can be developed within the town. The first pop-up session will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 10am to 12 noon on Femia Rd. In addition to learning about networked geothermal, Energize Ashland will have information for residents for how […]
mbracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want - one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff. A low waste holiday season […]
Meat production and commercial fishing consume lots of natural resources while generating significant amounts of pollution. Learn how to minimize your environmental impact - and benefit your health - with a plant-based diet. Led by Sara Sezun, a volunteer of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter. She is founder and Chair of their Plant-based Planet Team. […]
Bring your unpainted pumpkins post Halloween to a Pumpkin Smash at the Corner Spot. The pumpkins will be smashed and composted to prevent food waste from going to landfill. Ths event will also feature other sustainability activities, including carnival games, info booths, and a Donut Truck!
Ashland Town Meeting Two important climate related articles will be voted on at the Ashland Town meeting on NOV 19th, 7 PM at the Ashland High School. Town Forest Needs Our Help! Many people think ALL the forested land around the Town Forest is part of the official Town Forest, but that’s not correct. Much […]
Considering solar energy? plugIN into the possibilities with us! Watch the recording of our solar webinar to explore this renewable energy option for powering your home and reducing your carbon footprint. The session was presented by Matt Honkonen from East Coast Solar. Enroll for free here to access this recording and other valuable resources, or visit […]
Join Ashland for an online heat pump water heater webinar on February 12, 7:00 - 8:00 pm co-sponsored by plugIN (a collaboration of 7 metrowest towns) and Resilient Swampscott. We’ll be joined by Bob Zogg, from the Heat Smart Alliance, hear from community members about their experiences, and provide time for questions! Discover how this efficient electric alternative can […]
The average American family directly consumes nearly 110,000 gallons of water each year, and if you include water used for producing food, energy, and consumer goods, that total jumps to 1.9 million gallons annually! However, a single 55-gallon rain barrel can save up to 1,300 gallons of water every year and with the use if rain Barrels, it […]
Hosted by the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee in partnership with the Town of Ashland, Green Team Junk Removal, and Eversource *** For more info about electronics, appliances and more, see GoGreenTeamJunk.com/Mass-Save-Events or call Green Team Junk Removal at 508 361-0519. For more about the dehumidifier program, see MassSave.com/DehumidiferTurnIn Common Questions Is there a rain date? No, it's a rain or shine […]